SEND Teaching Assistant - Whitmore Park Primary School

Job description

What is the job role?

We have the following fixed term vacancies:

SEND Teaching Assistants Level 3 - To support children with special educational needs. Fixed term, to start as soon as possible until 31.8.27 initially, with the possibility of extending further subject to need.

35 hours a week, 8.30am-4pm, term-time only

We are looking to appoint a person who will share our vision for high quality education for all our children and also shows enthusiasm and motivation to:

Work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff and the Special Educational Needs Leader (SENDCO) to:

Help improve educational and social inclusion opportunities and outcomes for pupils with a range of special educational needs.

To work under the instruction/guidance of teaching, senior staff and SENDCO to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils in and outside of the classroom.
Who are we looking for?

If you are interested, a visit to the school is highly recommended. Please contact Mrs Christine Clough, Business Manager at Email: [email protected] or Tel: 02476 335697 if you would like to arrange an appointment.

Please apply using the online application form ensuring you outline your skills, abilities, and experience in line with the key areas on the advert and Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 15/11/2026

Interview date: Week commencing 16/11/2026

Need help completing your application form? The Job Shop can support you. You can email them at [email protected] or visit the Job Shop in person, please see their webpage for more information.

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.
Attached documents:

• Job Description.pdf
• Person Specification.pdf